Nina J Westera
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 11054316 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Nina J Westera |
| NOMBRES | Nina J |
| APELLIDO | Westera |
| FIRMA | WESTERA N J |
| AFILIACIONES | Griffith University |
| VERIFICADO | No |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 8 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 29 |
| OBRAS COMO AUTOR | 8 |
| OBRAS COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2014 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2020 |
| ÍNDICE H | 3 |
Special measures in child sexual abuse cases
We explored Australian criminal justice professionals’ views on how well special measures for child complainants of sexual abuse are working in practice. We interviewed judges, prosecutors, defence counsel and witness assistance officers (n = 43) from four Australian jurisdictions, using a qualitative, non-directive approach. Overall, professionals perceived that special measures had improved evidence-giving processes for child complainants, but …
What were they thinking? Factors influencing police recruits’ decisions about force
Police officers are increasingly called upon to explain and defend their behaviour towards citizens, particularly where force is used. While there is a well-established body of research on factors that are associated with the use of police force, little is known about whether officers are actually considering these factors when making force decisions. This study takes a naturalistic decision-making approach to examine police decisions in the inte…
Want a Better Criminal Justice Response to Rape? Improve Police Interviews With Complainants and Suspects
Achieving just outcomes in rape cases is difficult, but there are ways we can improve the investigation and prosecution of these crimes, now. We outline how targeting variables, within control of the criminal justice system, can improve the quality of information police obtain from interviews with complainants and suspects. We explore how, by preserving these accounts on video, the criminal justice process can better use this information to impro…
Too much or too little? Individual and situational predictors of police force relative to suspect resistance
This study examined variations of police use of force by applying Terrill et al.’s [(2003). A management tool for evaluating police use of force: an application of the force factor. Police quarterly, 6 (2), 150–171] adaptation of Alpert and Dunham’s [(1997). The force factor: measuring police use of force relative to suspect resistance. Washington, DC: Police Executive Research Forum] Force Factor method (where the level of force is explored rela…
The understated ugly side of police–citizen encounters
Policing is one of the most dangerous occupations and is consistently placed in the top five occupations for injuries and fatalities as a result of occupational violence [Prenzler, T. (2012). Policing and security in practice: challenges and achievements. New York: Palgrave Macmillan]. Police–citizen encounters that involve the use of force present a high risk of injuries to officers. This study used official data from an Australian jurisdiction …
Prosecutors’ perceptions of how to improve the quality of evidence in domestic violence cases
Limited evidence in domestic violence prosecutions is a persistent problem. Focus groups with 13 prosecutors from across Australia and New Zealand were used to explore how to improve the quality of evidence collected and presented in these cases. A thematic analysis identified three main strategies: improving the quality of investigations by initial police responders, supporting the complainant and tailoring the trial process to the domestic viol…
Towards a more effective detective
The characteristics that detectives believe are required to be an ‘effective detective’ were explored in this study. A Repertory Grid Technique and Critical Incident Technique were used to explore in detail the views of experienced detectives (N = 30) from five different police services in Australia and New Zealand about what makes an effective detective. The findings suggest that detectives hold a complex and challenging role that requires 11 ke…
The prospective detective
This study explored the challenges to ensuring detectives are effective in the future.Semistructured interviews were conducted with thirty experienced detectives from five different police services in Australia and New Zealand.A content analysis of the interviews identified four main challenges for the futurethe retention and recruitment of detectives, the rapid growth of technology, training and on-going professional development, and accountabil…
Prosecutors’ perceptions of how to improve the quality of evidence in domestic violence cases
Limited evidence in domestic violence prosecutions is a persistent problem. Focus groups with 13 prosecutors from across Australia and New Zealand were used to explore how to improve the quality of evidence collected and presented in these cases. A thematic analysis identified three main strategies: improving the quality of investigations by initial police responders, supporting the complainant and tailoring the trial process to the domestic viol…
Want a Better Criminal Justice Response to Rape? Improve Police Interviews With Complainants and Suspects
Achieving just outcomes in rape cases is difficult, but there are ways we can improve the investigation and prosecution of these crimes, now. We outline how targeting variables, within control of the criminal justice system, can improve the quality of information police obtain from interviews with complainants and suspects. We explore how, by preserving these accounts on video, the criminal justice process can better use this information to impro…
Too much or too little? Individual and situational predictors of police force relative to suspect resistance
This study examined variations of police use of force by applying Terrill et al.’s [(2003). A management tool for evaluating police use of force: an application of the force factor. Police quarterly, 6 (2), 150–171] adaptation of Alpert and Dunham’s [(1997). The force factor: measuring police use of force relative to suspect resistance. Washington, DC: Police Executive Research Forum] Force Factor method (where the level of force is explored rela…
The understated ugly side of police–citizen encounters
Policing is one of the most dangerous occupations and is consistently placed in the top five occupations for injuries and fatalities as a result of occupational violence [Prenzler, T. (2012). Policing and security in practice: challenges and achievements. New York: Palgrave Macmillan]. Police–citizen encounters that involve the use of force present a high risk of injuries to officers. This study used official data from an Australian jurisdiction …
The prospective detective
This study explored the challenges to ensuring detectives are effective in the future.Semistructured interviews were conducted with thirty experienced detectives from five different police services in Australia and New Zealand.A content analysis of the interviews identified four main challenges for the futurethe retention and recruitment of detectives, the rapid growth of technology, training and on-going professional development, and accountabil…
What were they thinking? Factors influencing police recruits’ decisions about force
Police officers are increasingly called upon to explain and defend their behaviour towards citizens, particularly where force is used. While there is a well-established body of research on factors that are associated with the use of police force, little is known about whether officers are actually considering these factors when making force decisions. This study takes a naturalistic decision-making approach to examine police decisions in the inte…
Towards a more effective detective
The characteristics that detectives believe are required to be an ‘effective detective’ were explored in this study. A Repertory Grid Technique and Critical Incident Technique were used to explore in detail the views of experienced detectives (N = 30) from five different police services in Australia and New Zealand about what makes an effective detective. The findings suggest that detectives hold a complex and challenging role that requires 11 ke…
Towards a more effective detective
The characteristics that detectives believe are required to be an ‘effective detective’ were explored in this study. A Repertory Grid Technique and Critical Incident Technique were used to explore in detail the views of experienced detectives (N = 30) from five different police services in Australia and New Zealand about what makes an effective detective. The findings suggest that detectives hold a complex and challenging role that requires 11 ke…
The prospective detective
This study explored the challenges to ensuring detectives are effective in the future.Semistructured interviews were conducted with thirty experienced detectives from five different police services in Australia and New Zealand.A content analysis of the interviews identified four main challenges for the futurethe retention and recruitment of detectives, the rapid growth of technology, training and on-going professional development, and accountabil…
Prosecutors’ perceptions of how to improve the quality of evidence in domestic violence cases
Limited evidence in domestic violence prosecutions is a persistent problem. Focus groups with 13 prosecutors from across Australia and New Zealand were used to explore how to improve the quality of evidence collected and presented in these cases. A thematic analysis identified three main strategies: improving the quality of investigations by initial police responders, supporting the complainant and tailoring the trial process to the domestic viol…
Want a Better Criminal Justice Response to Rape? Improve Police Interviews With Complainants and Suspects
Achieving just outcomes in rape cases is difficult, but there are ways we can improve the investigation and prosecution of these crimes, now. We outline how targeting variables, within control of the criminal justice system, can improve the quality of information police obtain from interviews with complainants and suspects. We explore how, by preserving these accounts on video, the criminal justice process can better use this information to impro…
Too much or too little? Individual and situational predictors of police force relative to suspect resistance
This study examined variations of police use of force by applying Terrill et al.’s [(2003). A management tool for evaluating police use of force: an application of the force factor. Police quarterly, 6 (2), 150–171] adaptation of Alpert and Dunham’s [(1997). The force factor: measuring police use of force relative to suspect resistance. Washington, DC: Police Executive Research Forum] Force Factor method (where the level of force is explored rela…
The understated ugly side of police–citizen encounters
Policing is one of the most dangerous occupations and is consistently placed in the top five occupations for injuries and fatalities as a result of occupational violence [Prenzler, T. (2012). Policing and security in practice: challenges and achievements. New York: Palgrave Macmillan]. Police–citizen encounters that involve the use of force present a high risk of injuries to officers. This study used official data from an Australian jurisdiction …
What were they thinking? Factors influencing police recruits’ decisions about force
Police officers are increasingly called upon to explain and defend their behaviour towards citizens, particularly where force is used. While there is a well-established body of research on factors that are associated with the use of police force, little is known about whether officers are actually considering these factors when making force decisions. This study takes a naturalistic decision-making approach to examine police decisions in the inte…
Special measures in child sexual abuse cases
We explored Australian criminal justice professionals’ views on how well special measures for child complainants of sexual abuse are working in practice. We interviewed judges, prosecutors, defence counsel and witness assistance officers (n = 43) from four Australian jurisdictions, using a qualitative, non-directive approach. Overall, professionals perceived that special measures had improved evidence-giving processes for child complainants, but …
Psychology (8 obras) · Law (7 obras) · Law (7 obras) · Policing Practices and Perceptions (7 obras) · Political science (7 obras) · Criminology (6 obras) · Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies (4 obras) · Computer Science (3 obras) · Crime Patterns and Interventions (3 obras) · Criminal justice (3 obras)